Republicans Poised to Block Feinstein's Judiciary Committee Replacement

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans a vote to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein on the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee. Schumer wants Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland to take her place. However, Republican senators are expected to block the move. This would prevent Democrats from temporarily filling the vacancy. Feinstein, a 89-year-old Democrat from California, has been absent from the Senate for months due to health issues. Her absence has stalled the committee's ability to advance President Biden's judicial nominees, as Democrats hold a narrow majority. A temporary replacement would allow the committee to continue its work.